A Toast to The Arts

Dan Ashley - Vocalist and Composer

This episode of Big Blend Radio features San Francisco Bay Area vocalist and composer, Dan Ashley, who has just released his debut solo album "Out There." The collection of songs share in the joy, heartbreak, love, and loss that are part of our common humanity. From upbeat and driving rockers to gentle ballads, all with a classic Americana and rock music sensibility, listeners will find a variety of songs on this new release. More at: http://danashleymusic.com/As a vocalist, Dan Ashley has led his highly acclaimed band for many years, headlining notable venues and opening for such great artists as REO Speedwagon, Rick Springfield, Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, Patti LaBelle, and Melissa Etheridge. He has also shared the stage with many other consummate performers over the years including Dionne Warwick, Neal Schon (Journey), Brad Gillis (Night Ranger), and multiple Grammy winner Narada Michael Walden, among many others.Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation - https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour in Georgia

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" Show shines the spotlight on the Annual Southern Hands Artist Studio Tour held on Nov. 13-14, 2021 in Coweta and Fayette Counties near Atlanta, Georgia. Featured guest artists on the show include clay art and jewelry artist Andrea Faye, fine artist Robin Robinson, mixed media artist Dianne Cutler, silversmith Taryn Cuper, and clay and sculpture artist Charles Tryon. See the artists on the tour and learn more at https://www.shastour.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hard Rock Blues Guitarist Pat McManus

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Irish hard rock blues guitarist Pat McManus, known by many from his former bands Mama’s Boys and Celtus and for the last fifteen years by his own Pat McManus Band. Hear about his vast music career and seventh studio album "Full Service Resumed." On "Full Service Resumed," Pat has delivered a brilliant rock and blues album, featuring his scorching guitar work and impassioned vocals. The album includes four previously unreleased studio re-records of tracks from his days in Mama’s Boys. More: http://patmcmanus.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DreamHaven Album - Teen Singer-Songwriter Misha Seeff

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Misha Seeff, a highly accomplished and talented teen singer-songwriter who has just released his debut album DREAMHAVEN. His music has a classic acoustic pop sound, and he uses pictographic lyrics to tell stories both fictional and true. The album introduces listeners to a world of fictional love stories, poetic lyrics, and lush melodies, and features instrumentals reminiscent of classic 2000s bands and innovative vocal engineering. More: http://www.mseeff.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Stoner: Year of Pain Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Berkley, California singer-songwriter Robert Stoner, who has just released his debut album "Year of Pain." He has written and performed music for many years, and now with the help of producer Ben Bernstein, ​wrote and recorded YEAR OF PAIN over the last year. This impressively strong debut showcases his personal and nuanced grappling with issues ranging from the specific challenges of children growing up and keeping a marriage fresh, to the trials and tribulations of our modern times. More: https://robertstoner.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Livesay - Not What I Bargained For

Our featured guest on this episode of Big Blend Radio is critically acclaimed musician, songwriter, and singer Billy Livesay, best known for his work with E Street Band legend Clarence Clemons as his guitarist and vocalist. Billy has released a new album with his group The Livesays. “Not What I Bargained For," a memorable hybrid of melody, rhythm and message, is the band’s fifth album, and it's out now. More: https://www.thelivesaysmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blind Lemon Pledge - A Satchel Full of Blues

This episode of Big Blend Radio features San Francisco Bay Area roots music man Blind Lemon Pledge (aka James Byfield) who discusses his latest and ninth album, "A Satchel Full of Blues." The collection of a dozen new tracks, delivered as a mostly mellow but not entirely acoustic affair, are an homage to the songwriters who influenced him since his youth and as he says, “launched his ongoing fascination with the magic synergy between melody and lyrics.” More: https://blindlemon-pledge.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan Cummins Miller - Author of the Frankie McFarlane Geologist Mysteries

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Wednesday "Tucson Sisters in Crime" Show features Susan Cummins Miller, a recovering field geologist and college instructor, and author of six Frankie MacFarlane, Geologist, mysteries. Her poems, short stories, and essays appear frequently in journals and anthologies. More: http://www.susancumminsmiller.com/The Tucson Sisters in Crime is a local Tucson, Arizona chapter of the international organization Sisters in Crime. They are authors, writers, readers, librarians, editors, publishers, agents, and booksellers with a passion for the mystery genre. They welcome Sisters and Brothers in Crime from everywhere who have an interest in writing, and in the Southern Arizona mystery community. More: https://www.tucsonsistersincrime.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.